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Coronavirus

Read the latest COVID-19 news stories, including updates from the CDC and WHO, and tips for protecting against novel coronavirus exposure.

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What are ‘deaths of despair’?
Learn about this ongoing crisis and how to spot warning signs that someone is at risk.

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What does ‘flattening the curve’ mean?
Learn about this strategy for slowing the spread of contagious disease.

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Kindness works. Here’s how to help yourself by helping others
Taking steps to make the world a better place can lift your spirits and your health.

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Ethnicity, race, and the COVID-19 pandemic
Infections took a disproportionate toll on Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native people...

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What to know about contact tracing
Learn the basics of this public health tool and how it helped officials monitor and control the COVI...

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What is asymptomatic COVID?
Many people with COVID don't have symptoms—but they can still spread the virus.

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What is MIS-C—and should parents be worried?
This rare but serious condition is linked to COVID.

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What day is it again? Overcoming the time warp effects of intense stress
If your sense of time has become skewed, here’s how to reclaim your grip on the calendar.

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How to prepare for a COVID-19 vaccine
Use these tips to help your COVID-19 vaccine appointment go as smoothly as possible.

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Why do vaccines cause side effects?
It’s common for vaccines to cause side effects like a sore arm or fatigue, but these usually aren’t ...